This is the 616th most frequent Russian word.
большое
"Большое" means "big" or "large" in English.
Here, 'большое' modifies the noun 'яблоко' (apple), describing its physical size as large. It is an adjective in the nominal context, agreeing in gender (neuter) with the noun.
У вас есть большое яблоко?
Do you have a big apple?
In this example, 'большое' describes 'событие' (event) as significant or major. It illustrates the use of the adjective 'большое' in a metaphorical or abstract sense.
Это было большое событие в моей жизни.
It was a major event in my life.
In this sentence, 'большое' acts as part of the phrase 'большое спасибо,' which is a commonly used expression meaning 'big thanks' or 'thank you very much.' It functions within an idiomatic context to emphasize gratitude.